Aisha Buhari Foundation

The Aisha Buhari Foundation was founded in response to the socio-economic challenges faced by women and children in Nigeria.{{cite web |date=21 October 2021 |title=Aisha Buhari Foundation Celebrates Six Years |url=https://www.channelstv.com/2021/10/21/live-aisha-buhari-foundation-celebrates-six-years/ |access-date=6 September 2023 |website=Channels Television}} In its inaugural year, the organization introduced the Future Assured program, a comprehensive initiative centered on maternal and child health, nutrition, and education.{{Cite book |last=Publications |first=Europa |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=a2J6EAAAQBAJ&q=Aisha+Buhari+Foundation |title=The Europa International Foundation Directory 2022 |date=2022-07-21 |publisher=Taylor & Francis |isbn=978-1-000-80066-1 |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2021-10-21 |title=Aisha Buhari reaffirms commitment to maternal, child health at FutureAssured {{!}} ThisNigeria |url=https://thisnigeria.com/aisha-buhari-reaffirms-commitment-to-maternal-child-health-at-futureassured/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=thisnigeria.com |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title=Mrs Buhari reaffirms commitment towards improving welfare of women, children - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/mrs-buhari-reaffirms-commitment-towards-improving-welfare-of-women-children/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=dailytrust.com}}

The maternal and child health component aimed to address Nigeria's elevated maternal and child mortality rates by providing essential healthcare services, immunizations, and antenatal care to underserved communities.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-03-07 |title=Aisha Buhari commends Doctors without Borders for humanitarian works in Nigeria |url=https://dailynigerian.com/aisha-buhari-commends-doctors/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Daily Nigerian |language=en-GB}} Furthermore, the foundation offered educational support through scholarships and the provision of educational materials, with a particular focus on underprivileged children.{{cite web |date=14 June 2019 |title=Aisha Buhari restates commitment to women's well being |url=https://prnigeria.com/2019/06/14/aisha-buhari-restates-commitment-to-womens-well-being/ |access-date=6 September 2023 |website=PRNigeria News}}{{Cite web |date=2021-09-13 |title=Aisha Buhari seeks working relationship with UNESCO to advance girl-child education {{!}} ThisNigeria |url=https://thisnigeria.com/aisha-buhari-seeks-working-relationship-with-unesco-to-advance-girl-child-education/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=thisnigeria.com |language=en-GB}} The program also targeted child malnutrition.{{Cite book |last=Awosika |first=Ibukun |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RYyk8XIbQDAC&q=%2522aisha+buhari+foundation%2522 |title=The Girl Entrepreneurs |date=April 2009 |publisher=Xulon Press |isbn=978-1-60791-507-2 |language=en}}

The Future Assured program remains one of the foundation's flagship initiatives, encompassing:{{Cite web |last=Lamai |first=Samuel |date=2018-11-22 |title=Aisha Buhari Future - Assured Programme Sets to Mark Second Round Maternal, Newborn & Child Health Week 2018 |url=https://fmic.gov.ng/aisha-buhari-future-assured-programme-sets-to-mark-second-round-maternal-newborn-child-health-week-2018/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation |language=en-US}}

• Maternal and Child Health: Facilitating access to healthcare for pregnant women and children, including immunizations and antenatal care.{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-01-29 |title=Aisha Buhari concludes cardiac mission in Nigeria |url=https://www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com/aisha-buhari-concludes-cardiac-mission-in-nigeria/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=National Accord Newspaper |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Release |first=Press |date=2023-04-27 |title=Aisha Buhari laments gap in cardiac care |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/595353-aisha-buhari-laments-gap-in-cardiac-care.html |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}{{cite web |last=Sherifat |first=Lawal |date=21 November 2019 |title=First Lady launches initiative to improve maternal, newborn, child health |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/11/first-lady-launches-initiative-to-improve-maternal-newborn-child-health/ |access-date=6 September 2023 |website=Vanguard News}}
• Educational Support: Backing the education of underprivileged children through scholarships and the provision of educational materials.{{Cite web |last=Report |first=Agency |date=2022-06-09 |title=Aisha Buhari Canvasses Peace-building For Food Security In Africa |url=https://leadership.ng/aisha-buhari-canvasses-peace-building-for-food-security-in-africa/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=III |first=Admin |date=2021-05-12 |title=Assessing Aisha Buhari passion for the less-privileged |url=https://blueprint.ng/assessing-aisha-buhari-passion-for-the-less-privileged/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Blueprint |language=en-US}}
• Nutrition: Advocating proper nutrition for children to combat malnutrition.{{Cite web |last=Ore |first=Mosunmola |date=2021-03-31 |title=Experts blame ignorance for rising cases of Severe Acute Malnutrition in Nigeria |url=https://von.gov.ng/experts-blame-ignorance-for-rising-cases-of-severe-acute-malnutrition-in-nigeria/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Voice of Nigeria |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2016-07-17 |title=Aishat Buhari Foundation fetes indigent Abians |url=https://guardian.ng/sunday-magazine/aishat-buhari-foundation-fetes-indigent-abians/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}

The Get Involved initiative encourages participation in philanthropic activities by both individuals and organizations, with the goal of contributing to the improvement of Nigerian society.{{cite web |last=Plus |first=Mms |date=11 June 2022 |title=Aisha Buhari Foundation Moves To Empower Women Farmers, Partner Organisation - Maritime, Aviation, Business, Oil and Gas News |url=https://mmsplusng.com/aisha-buhari-foundation-moves-to-empower-women-farmers-partner-organisation/ |access-date=6 September 2023 |website=MMS PLUS NG - Maritime, Aviation, Business, Oil and Gas News}}{{Cite web |title=Aisha Buhari Reaffirms Resolve on Poverty Reduction {{!}} |url=https://businesspost.ng/general/aisha-buhari-reaffirms-resolve-on-poverty-reduction/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Business Post Nigeria |date=15 December 2018 |language=en}}

This program concentrates on empowering women and youth by equipping them with the skills and resources essential for economic independence and self-reliance.{{Cite web |title=Aisha Buhari Foundation, IOFS Partner to Support Nigerian Women in Agriculture {{!}} Leap4fnssa |url=https://leap4fnssa.eu/hh_source/aisha-buhari-foundation-iofs-partner-to-support-nigerian-women-in-agriculture/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=leap4fnssa.eu}}

On January 17, 2017, the Aisha Buhari Foundation received a $1,000,000 grant from the Gates Foundation for the purpose of "Global Health and Development Public Awareness and Analysis." This grant is intended to support initiatives related to health and development public awareness and analysis, both globally and in Africa.{{sfn|Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation}}{{Cite web |last=VSF |date=2021-09-10 |title=Victims Support Fund Partners With The Aisha Buhari Foundation In The Establishment Of Future Assured College |url=https://victimssupportfund.org/victims-support-fund-partners-with-the-aisha-buhari-foundation-in-the-establishment-of-future-assured-college/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Victims Support Fund |language=en-US}}

The Aisha Buhari Foundation has achieved milestones in its efforts to improve healthcare and education in Nigeria, impacting millions of women and children through its various programs.{{Cite web |last=Praise |first=Joshua |date=2019-06-11 |title=Elumelu Commissions the Aisha Buhari Foundation Maternity Wing in Yola |url=https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/press-releases/elumelu-commissions-the-aisha-buhari-foundation-maternity-wing-in-yola |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=The Tony Elumelu Foundation |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title=TONY ELUMELU COMMISSIONS AISHA BUHARI FOUNDATION MATERNITY COMPLEX, YOLA |url=https://www.ubagroup.com/57-marina/tony-elumelu-commissions-aisha-buhari/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=www.ubagroup.com}} Notable achievements include:

• Reduction in maternal and child mortality rates in targeted regions.{{Cite web |last=Ubandoma |first=Ahmed |date=2020-11-16 |title=NGO of Nigeria's First Lady, distributed sanitary kits in three hospitals{{!}}herald.ng |url=https://www.herald.ng/distributes-sanitary-kits/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=The Herald |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=NAN |date=2020-11-16 |title=First Lady's NGO distributes sanitary kits to Lagos hospitals {{!}} |url=https://theeagleonline.com.ng/first-ladys-ngo-distributes-sanitary-kits-to-lagos-hospitals/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=The Eagle Online |language=en-GB}}
• Increased access to quality education for underprivileged children.{{Cite web |date=2020-12-14 |title=Aisha Buhari Foundation Distributes Food Items, Cash in Adamawa State - |url=https://www.westafricanpilotnews.com/2020/12/14/aisha-buhari-foundation-distributes-food-items-cash-in-adamawa-state/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |language=en}}
• Empowerment of women through skills training and support.{{Cite web |last=Nigeria |first=News Agency of |date=2022-05-11 |title=Women's empowerment key to Nigeria's development: Aisha Buhari |url=https://gazettengr.com/womens-empowerment-key-to-nigerias-development-aisha-buhari/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Peoples Gazette |language=en-US}}

While the foundation has received recognition for its contributions, it has also encountered controversies, including allegations of financial mismanagement and claims of political motivations. These issues have been debated in Nigerian media and political spheres.{{Cite web |last=Guardian |first=The |date=2016-10-16 |title=Buhari accepts gender equality, but insists wife stays out of politics |url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/buhari-accepts-gender-equality-but-insists-wife-stays-out-of-politics/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}

• Aisha Buhari
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• Women's rights in Nigeria

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• {{cite web |title=Aisha Buhari Foundation |url=https://www.gatesfoundation.org/about/committed-grants/2017/01/inv-010291 |access-date=6 September 2023 |website=Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation |ref={{sfnref | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation}}}}

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